2004 ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- ROVER
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1951 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 30 April 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 15,702 mi
AI verdict AVOID 47/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Rover has 26 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 15,702 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with its poor maintenance record, makes it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows a significant mileage anomaly, with unusually high usage (20,075 mi/yr equivalent) before Feb 2011, followed by normal UK average usage.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (Mar 2020) — a critical safety failure.
- DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements (Apr 2024) — immediate safety hazard.
- Recurring brake failures: Major failure (Mar 2020) and DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2020) — systemic neglect.
- Recurring tyre failures: Major failure (Mar 2019) and DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2024) — chronic issue.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory post-2011, averaging 6,106 miles/year — normal usage.
- 14 prior advisories were immediately rectified, showing responsive owner action.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (May 2025).
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until April 2026, despite its history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 18/26 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | PASS | 15,702 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2009 | FAIL | 23,908 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) FAIL Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) FAIL Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Feb 2009 | PASS | 23,919 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2010 | FAIL | 32,242 mi |
PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2010 | PASS | 32,242 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 51,712 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 56,358 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 61,784 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2014 | FAIL | 77,346 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 77,434 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 80,579 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 85,174 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | FAIL | 89,029 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 89,029 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 97,119 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 99,420 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 99,420 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
|
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 105,621 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c)) MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 105,621 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c)) MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 109,268 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 118,625 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 124,009 mi |
MAJOR Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Badly corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 124,333 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 127,932 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 127,933 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | PASS | 130,341 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX54 JEO, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.